Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) called the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk “an attack on a political movement” on Sunday.

“I see this as an attack on a political movement,” Graham told NBC News’ Kristen Welker on Meet the Press. “I see this being different. Charlie Kirk is one of the top three people in the country that allowed President Trump to win in 2024 by his efforts. And I think President Trump sees this as an attack on his political movement, what he created.”

The conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder was shot and killed on Wednesday during an event on the campus of Utah Valley University. The alleged gunman, Tyler Robinson, was taken into custody by the FBI late Thursday evening.

Kirk, a close ally of President Trump, played a crucial role in his ground game during th

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